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19 Feb

IIFL Finance plans Rs 2,000 crore NCD issue offering up to 9% yield

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IIFL Finance Limited has announced a public issue of secured redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) to raise up to ₹2,000 crore, with the issue opening on February 17, 2026, and closing on March 4, 2026, subject to early closure. The base issue size is ₹500 crore, along with a green-shoe option of ₹1,500 crore to retain oversubscription. The funds will be used for business growth and capital augmentation. The NCDs offer an effective yield of up to 9% per annum across tenors of 24, 36, and 60 months, with monthly, annual, and cumulative interest payment options. Rated CRISIL AA/Stable and BWR…

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19 Feb

Thunder meets cricket fever: Hanumankind powers Thums Up anthem at India–Pakistan T20 clash

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Beverage major Thums Up transformed the high-voltage India–Pakistan ICC Men’s T20 World Cup encounter into a high-energy cultural spectacle, bringing its iconic “Aaj Kuch Toofani Karte Hain” philosophy alive inside a packed stadium. Hip-hop artist Hanumankind headlined the match-day entertainment, performing the brand’s latest anthem Taste the Thunder alongside select tracks, amplifying the electrifying atmosphere of the marquee clash. The performance featured signature static-glitch visuals across LED screens, a dramatic countdown, and coordinated lighting, smoke, and aerial choreography, culminating in a high-energy finale led by dance crew Kings United India. Hanumankind said performing during such a match was “incredible,” adding…

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18 Feb

Royal Stag BoomBox brings Armaan Malik, Dino James and Fossils to Kolkata on Feb 21

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Kolkata is set for a high-energy musical evening as Royal Stag BoomBox – The Original Sound of Generation Large arrives in the city on February 21, 2026. The festival will be held at Aquatica Ground from 3 PM onwards, bringing together music, gaming and immersive pop culture experiences under the theme of ‘Living It Large’. The line-up features popular singer Armaan Malik, rapper Dino James, legendary Bengali rock band Fossils, along with DJ Sahil Gulati and Payal Dhare. The event promises a fusion of Bollywood’s evergreen melodies and high-octane hip-hop energy, offering fans a dynamic live entertainment experience. Beyond the…

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17 Feb

Turkish Airlines unveils 500th aircraft ‘TK Family’, targets fleet of 1,000 by 2036

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Turkish Airlines unveiled its 500th aircraft, named “TK Family,” at a special ceremony at Istanbul Airport, marking a major milestone in the airline’s journey since its founding in 1933 with just five aircraft. The milestone aircraft features a unique livery designed with photographs of the airline’s 100,000 employees and retirees, symbolising unity and collective achievement. The unveiling ceremony saw participation from Turkish Airlines executives, employees, retirees, aviation industry representatives, and the children of martyrs representing all 81 provinces of Türkiye. The aircraft also performed a ceremonial flight under flight number TK500, tracing the number “500” in the sky to celebrate…

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17 Feb

Manipal Hospitals expands oncology outreach, strengthens cancer care access for Mizoram patients

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Manipal Hospitals has strengthened access to advanced oncology services for patients from Mizoram by expanding coordinated cancer care through its integrated oncology centres in Eastern India. Leading oncologists from the Manipal network visited Aizawl to participate in the Association of Oncologists, North East India (AONEI) conference, reaffirming the hospital group’s commitment to improving early detection, treatment access and continuity of care across the region. Manipal Hospital EM Bypass in Kolkata, associated with the Mizoram Universal HealthCare Scheme (MUHCS), provides cashless treatment for oncology and several other super-specialty services. With over 25 oncologists across multiple sub-specialties and advanced infrastructure in Kolkata…

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16 Feb

The Global Sweetener: UAE Emerges as Top Destination for Indian Sugar in 2026

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India has exported 201,547 tonnes of sugar through February in the 2025-26 marketing year, according to the All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA). The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the leading buyer, importing 47,006 tones, followed closely by Afghanistan, Djibouti, and Bhutan. Of the total shipments, white sugar comprised 163,000 tonnes, while refined sugar accounted for 37,638 tonnes. This trade activity comes as the government recently increased the total export quota to 2 million tonnes, adding a 500,000-tonne allocation for willing mills. AISTA Chairman Praful Vithalani highlighted that the new two-tier system prevents mills from paying high premiums…

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15 Feb

Cardiology expert highlights laser that melts plaques in heart vessels 

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During a recent conclave in Guwahati, cardiac specialists showcased a laser-based treatment that vaporizes obstructions in heart blood vessels. The technique, known as laser therapy, is a minimally invasive procedure which involves guiding a thin, specialized catheter through the artery to the site of the blockage. The catheter emits controlled bursts of high-energy laser light that melts away the blockage from within. Once upon a time, treating blocked heart arteries meant open surgery, visible scars and long recovery periods. Today, doctors use bursts of laser light to clear plaque buildup -- a transformation that shows just how far heart care…

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14 Feb

Ashoka University offers scholarships to all young India fellows for 2026–27 cohort; final applications close March 23

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Ashoka University has announced the opening of applications for the 16th cohort of its flagship Young India Fellowship (YIF) 2026–27, marking 15 years of the programme’s impact. In a major accessibility push, the university confirmed that all selected Fellows will receive partial or full scholarships, supported by HDFC Bank. Applications are free and reviewed on a rolling basis, with the priority deadline on February 23, 2026, and the final deadline on March 23, 2026. Instituted in 2011, the year-long residential programme offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies, combining core and elective coursework, experiential learning, critical inquiry, and holistic engagement.…

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14 Feb

Ixigo Expands into Europe with €12.15 Million Spain Acquisitions

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Indian travel aggregator Ixigo has announced its strategic expansion into the European market with the acquisition of a 60 per cent stake in Spain’s second-largest train booking platform, Trenes, for €11.70 million (over ₹125 crore). The move marks a significant step in Ixigo’s global growth strategy and strengthens its presence in the online travel agency (OTA) segment.Following the deal, Online Travel Solutions, S.L., which operates Trenes, will become a step-down subsidiary of Ixigo. The Spanish platform primarily caters to the domestic train ticket booking market and operates across parts of Southern Europe.In addition, Ixigo’s board has approved the acquisition of…

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13 Feb

Protinex launches #NoChairDare to highlight India’s protein deficiency challenge

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Nutrition brand Protinex has launched #NoChairDare, a nationwide muscle-strength awareness campaign encouraging Indians to assess their strength through a simple wall-sit challenge, aiming to spotlight the country’s growing protein intake gap and sedentary lifestyles. The campaign, promoted across social media platforms including Instagram via @protinexin, invites participants to hold a wall-sit position for an average of 27 seconds for women and 34 seconds for men, a benchmark derived from a study of 1,000 Indians aged 35–50. Participants who struggle to complete the challenge are encouraged to reassess their dietary habits and increase daily protein consumption. To expand participation, Protinex has…

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